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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Peipei Hu, Yan Zhang, Angela Vinturache, Ying Tian, Yi Hu, Yu Gao, Guodong Ding
Summary: This study found that prenatal exposure to the pyrethroid insecticide metabolite 3-PBA was associated with a modest decrease in lung function among Chinese children, with girls being more susceptible than boys.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
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Entomology
Waqas Wakil, Nickolas G. Kavallieratos, Nikoleta Eleftheriadou, Muhammad Asrar, Taha Yaseen, Muhammad Tahir, Khawaja G. Rasool, Mureed Husain, Abdulrahman S. Aldawood
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of combining spinosad and alpha-cypermethrin against major wheat storage pests. The results showed that combining both treatments led to higher pest mortality compared to individual treatments. The most effective treatment combination was the application of the high dose of spinosad with alpha-cypermethrin.
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Environmental Sciences
Anna Mainka, Peter Fantke
Summary: This study measured the concentrations of PM2.5 and 11 metals in urban and rural kindergartens in the Upper Silesia Region, Poland. The results showed that the health impacts on children from exposure to PM2.5 were lower compared to the impacts from exposure to metals. The health impacts varied by season and site.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Toshiaki Yoshida, Mayumi Mimura, Naomi Sakon
Summary: This study examined the exposure of Japanese children to synthetic pyrethroids, including transfluthrin, metofluthrin, profluthrin, and bifenthrin, through various pathways, with a focus on the contribution of inhalation pathway. The results showed a wide exposure to these pyrethroids, with transfluthrin being the most notable indoor air pollutant. The contribution rates of inhalation pathway varied among different pyrethroids, with profluthrin and transfluthrin having higher rates compared to metofluthrin and bifenthrin.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Microbiology
Prajna Muthabathula, Sujatha Biruduganti
Summary: This study investigated the impact of the insecticide cypermethrin on four isolates of the entomopathogenic fungus B. bassiana. The results showed that B. bassiana was able to degrade cypermethrin and one isolate (ITCC 913) exhibited the highest tolerance to the insecticide.
CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Ebrahim Saied, Amr Fouda, Ahmed M. Alemam, Mahmoud H. Sultan, Mohammed G. Barghoth, Ahmed A. Radwan, Salha G. Desouky, Islam H. El Azab, Nihal El Nahhas, Saad El-Din Hassan
Summary: The bacterial isolate Lysinibacillus cresolivuorans HIS7 showed high efficacy in degrading cypermethrin, with degradation percentage increasing significantly in soil after optimizing environmental factors. The biodegradation products exhibited decreased toxicity compared to the original cypermethrin, as confirmed by various analyses including HPLC and GC-MS.
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Environmental Sciences
Zhenger Fang, Xia Chen, Mingliang Liu, Lei Zuo, Biying Zhou, Guangjun Zheng, Haiyan Chen, Guang Hao
Summary: This study examined the associations of pyrethroid exposure with handgrip strength and skeletal muscle mass in US adults. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey was used. Results showed that higher pyrethroid exposure was associated with lower handgrip strength and marginally lower skeletal muscle mass, especially in overweight and obese populations. Body mass index (BMI) was found to moderate these associations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Keyang Zheng, Zhijun Zeng, Jintao Huang, Qianwen Tian, Bo Cao, Xia Huo
Summary: This study investigated the association between exposure to multiple metal(loid)s in indoor dust in kindergartens and the risk of anemia in children. The results showed that exposure to Cd and Mn was associated with an increased risk of anemia in children, and this association was modified by child sex, age, and BMI.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Cell Biology
Joshua Wolfe, Carmen Marsit
Summary: Human exposures to pyrethroid pesticides, especially during prenatal period, may lead to hormone disruptions, genetic damages, neurodevelopmental effects, and neurobehavioral changes. Further research is needed to better understand the effects on the human placenta and mechanisms of toxicity, and to improve the reproducibility and standardization of methodologies used.
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
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Biology
Abdulwahab M. Hafez, Naeem Abbas
Summary: This study found that the house fly (Musca domestica L.) has developed resistance to the commonly used pyrethroid insecticide alpha-cypermethrin in Saudi Arabia. The resistance is due to the presence of metabolic enzymes such as glutathione S-transferases, specific esterases, and cytochrome P450 monooxygenases. The resistant strain of house fly exhibited lower fitness and decreased life history characteristics compared to the susceptible strain. These findings will contribute to the development of rational house fly control strategies.
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Environmental Sciences
Xianwei Guo, Ning Li, Hao Wang, Wanying Su, Qiuxia Song, Qiwei Liang, Chenyu Sun, Mingming Liang, Xiuxiu Ding, Scott Lowe, Yehuan Sun
Summary: This study found that pyrethroid pesticide exposure is associated with an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults. Higher levels of exposure are linearly associated with increased prevalence of RA. However, further prospective studies are needed to confirm these findings.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Toshiaki Yoshida, Mayumi Mimura, Naomi Sakon
Summary: Through a study on Japanese children, it was found that they were exposed to relatively high levels of organophosphorus compounds at home, with inhalation not being the main absorption pathway. Currently, the intake of organophosphorus compounds among Japanese children is not suggested to have adverse effects on their health.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Zhiye Qi, Xiaoxiao Song, Xia Xiao, Kek Khee Loo, May C. Wang, Qinghua Xu, Jie Wu, Shuqi Chen, Ying Chen, Lingling Xu, Yan Li
Summary: This study found that pregnant women are commonly exposed to pyrethroid pesticides. The results indicate that prenatal exposure to pyrethroids may have deleterious effects on infant neurodevelopment, particularly at a high dosage of exposure.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Zhong-Min Li, Morgan Robinson, Kurunthachalam Kannan
Summary: This study found that pet dogs and cats are exposed to pesticides used in and around homes at levels that can significantly affect their health. The urine concentrations of certain pesticides exceeded chronic reference doses, indicating the urgent need for attention.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
A. W. Kandeal, Zhenwei Xu, Guilong Peng, Mofreh H. Hamed, A. E. Kabeel, Nuo Yang, Swellam W. Sharshir
Summary: This study aimed to enhance the thermo-economic performance of solar still by implementing various modifications, such as improving the condensation process and adding nanofluids. The results showed significant improvements in yield, energy efficiency, and exergy efficiency, as well as potential CO2 mitigation.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)